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Bravo 2 - seems to fit the NEED - cannot justify the Bravo III, expense, as impressive as it "looks" - the expense and bottom line performance has issues.

Question is - Gear ratios and then following changes "what prop" for my 22C? The new 502 BBC is estimated over 400hp - not justifying a dyno run - just want to get her in the water again!!! Sure..... I can use what I have - Yet - Yearning for best performance - it may have to be changed too..

I have found ratios for the OMC KC - What it means??

GMC 554 or 502 King Cobra after 1988 21:17 17:20 "

Question is ..... HOW to relate this info to Bravo's..... It's all GREEK to me.... trying to decide on Bravo 1 or 2??? Seams like .... Bravo 1 would be correct for the HP and boat??

Didn't like the corrison complaints about Merc outdrives - Yet... What can you do..

Also read the swap - is almost "pattern\alignment - painless - other than I would have to pull my engine AGAIN

Sure am glad.... I built a "back yard" hoist.

... isn't this the definative defination of a "back yard" mechanic !!!

Now that it is fixed by the time you break it you may sing a different tune, it will outlast most others. also unless you buy brand new you do not know what you are getting, you may just buy more head aches!

The Bravo 2 is for bigger, slower boats. You'll want a Bravo 1 or one of the Bravo 1 variants. (XR, etc.).

Dollar for dollar it is hard to beat mercruiser. The parts are abundant and because they are, lots of competition and lower prices. They don't change much over time (if at all) so finding used drives and parts is easy.

I picked up 2 Bravo 1's a while back for $500 each serviced and ready to go. you'll need the transom assembly too, so that's an additional expense, but it won't set you back what most other drives will cost.